02/10/1986
Top of the Pops ArchiveMike Smith takes a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Five Star, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and Pet Shop Boys.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 2nd Oct 1986
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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(Forever) Live & Die by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Mimed |
11 |
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Rain Or Shine by Five Star
Five Star Music Video |
2 |
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In The Army Now by Status Quo
Status Quo Mimed |
29 |
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True Blue by Madonna
Madonna Music Video |
3 |
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Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen
Queen Top 40 Breaker Clip |
24 |
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True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper Top 40 Breaker Clip |
21 |
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I've Been Losing You by A-ha
A-ha Top 40 Breaker Clip |
14 |
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Suburbia by Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys Mimed |
23 |
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Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards
The Communards Music Video |
1 |
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The Wizard by Paul Hardcastle
Paul Hardcastle Music Video |
NEW |
Trivia
Mike Smith, who passed away in 2014, chose not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat TOTP episodes he presented. The BBC continues to honour his wishes, so this episode hasn’t been repeated on TV since 2011.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Smith |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Sound | Graham Wilkinson |
| Lighting | Derek Slee |
| Design | Adele Marolf |
Performance Breakdown
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
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